Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-02-24

There was o considerable quantity OF
corn from previous packs on the market
this year, as has been the case for several
preceding years. An unusually good de-
mand has been noted during this season,
due TO a general improvement in quality.
This is the legitimate result of the rivalry
of leading packers In Maine and at q few
other points to keep their brands at the
head of the list. Methods of packing
have been more carefully studied than
ever before, with the result of placing
before consumers higher average grade
of canned corn than has previously been
the case, The Hartford county (Md.)
pack was fully so per cent lighter than in
4 1884 and about 25 per cent below that
| of 1886, thus reducing the supply OF low
| priced brands, so that the amount carried
/ over from the 1884 and 1885 pack was
| sent into consumption. This has placed
| the general market In better shape than 1t
has been in for years.
Fancy brands of corn have come to the
front, thus demonstrating the fact that
the people are willing to pay for quality.
i The corn belt of New York, Massachu-
sets and Maine ia blessed with climate
and soil unequaled by any other section.
The rapid vegetation due to short season
is favorable for the production of tender
and Juicy corn. The method of packing
in these states is different from that in
vogue in other localities, thus preserving
the natural flavor and tenderness OF sweet
corn much better than the wet process Of
packing.
There has been the same wide difference
in price as in former years. Maryland
brands have ranged from rs cents to 81
Maine, from 81 TO $l.20, advancing late
in the season to $3.50 and $1.40 for fa-
vorite labels New York state, from u
cents to 81. as western, from IS cents K
al. A few parties have acquired higt
local reputation for their brands, ant
, have thus. been enabled to secure q pric'
above the average market value. Alread,
. | very large sales of fancy brands hay'
, been made for 1887 packed corn at 81 "
for Maine, 80 cents and 81 for Maryland
= 80 cents and SLIPS for New York, the OF
. ders being far ahead of those booked
the same time in 1886.
4 In Maryland the crop was injured b
q excessive rains in the early part OF tn
h season, preventing its proper cultivation
Thirty-six inches of rainfallwere recorde
4 in 1870 days. The season lasted fror
!. August Goth to October 5th.
y In Ohio, dry weather and an early frof
n cut down the pack, further shortened b
\ one large factory not canning. The pac
q commenced August 9th and ended Sci
z TENDER Gath.
In Illinois and Indiana dry weatht
h hurt the early crop, but the late corn WI
"a very good. Some localities report d
% ficiency of 80 per cent. The season con
e menced from the 9th TO the 23d of Al
n gust, and closed September 25th.
h Arkansas packing began July Goth, b,
"a the crop was short, being injured by BIZ
weather and worms. In states west
AZ the Mississippi drought injured the vie
e: very much. Packing opened July lOt
and closed by the LIST of September.
~ Maine work commenced about the lst
Il Sebtember, and was terminated by Oct
"a Der 9th. In Canada, August 25th, mark
IA the opening of packing, and October 3
he the closing.
q. A majority OF packers now realize Il
4, price is wholly dependent upon quail
70 and reputation. Those Gamers who ha
"a ekceiled in the former and who hf
al made free use of printers ink to
ha quaint the trade and Consumers with
N character of their brands are maxi
va money packing corn and generally be
M. more orders than they can fill before
a season opens. Jealous of their reputat
IN Of favorite brands, they will not pi
,en under popular labels unless the qual
no of the corn grown is such as to ena
be them to maintain uniform and relia
grade from year to year.